After finishing up several projects ranging from writing music for NBC's Leeza to producing albums for India's "Surekha", composer Bradley Spurr was inspired to take on a new challenge. To compose an album of healing music that wasn't totally lame. On this quest he knew he'd need help with lyrics. He called on his longtime friend Lori Williams who wrote beautiful poetry and was recently named "Poet Of Merit" by the International Society of Poets. Soon after, the lyrics were set to music and the search was on to find the perfect voice.
Bradley searched far and wide to find a vocalist. Then he walked out to get the mail and met his very groovy 24 year old neighbor, Nora Hendrick. A world-travled Missionary's daughter, most of Nora's singing career took place in churches. Nora also had some very sucessful gigs singing with her guitar in the local clubs of Ventura, CA. Along with Ricky Hirsch on guitar, the most beautiful music in the world was created - "Copia."

COPIA BIO & TESTIMONIALS

After completing several projects ranging from composing music for NBC’s “Leeza,” producing two albums for India’s “Surekha,” and creating the sound design for the film “Blue Haven,” winner of the Ellen Award at the Aspen Shortsfest Film Festival, composer BRADLEY SPURR was inspired to take on a new challenge. He sought to compose an album of healing music that would inspire and captivate an audience of enlightened music lovers.


To accomplish this goal, a lyricist was sought, and Bradley called upon his friend LORI WILLIAMS, who writes beautiful poetry and has been named “Poet of Merit,” by The International Society of Poets. Heavenly lyrics followed, and soon the ethereal words were set to music.


Who would be the “voice” to sing the new creations? The search was on for a talented vocalist. Ventura County, CA boasts the legend of “The Missionary’s Daughter,” a beautiful young lady named NORA HENDRICK, who traveled throughout the world with her parents. With a background of choir solos in a myriad of churches around the globe and live stage performances in New York City, Nora is a local favorite, performing memorable club gigs in the coastal California town.

Completing the album with guitar enhancements is RICKY HIRSCH, whose credits include recording with Wet Willie, Greg Allman Band, Cher, and Billy Vera and the Beaters. Ricky has also been inducted into The Alabama Music Hall of Fame. He also has other notable achievements, including songs for Bonnie Raitt and Fat Boy Slim.

The name “COPIA” means “Plenty,” and it fits this group of artists very well.

Here is what people are saying about ‘COPIA”……………….

“Beautiful, beautiful lyrics – very moving and uplifting.
The music is powerful, yet a soft journey, this
Copia CD. Pat yourself on the back!
Very inspiring to me.
~Catherine Webb, Ojai
“It’s like going to a spa and re-aligning with the world, easing my way through a stressful day.”
~J. Marino, Los Angeles


“Just finished listening to your CD, it is very
relaxing and mellow. Nora has a fresh, clean-
cut sound, and the songs have memorable
melodies. The mix and sound are excellent.
Good work.
~Billy Vera (Billy Vera & the Beaters)


“Ambient tracks, the vocal textures and interwoven lines are a highlight……as is the expressive descriptive language.”
~Review, TAXI, August, 2004



‘VERY appealing songs, beautifully produced! I
am impressed with all of the talent that is involved
on this album. You can definitely give Enya some
competition.”
TAXI review, September, 20004



“Indigo Child is intriguing, percussion and keyboard & bass perfect…sweet imagery, evocative.
Plenty of Heaven is a WONDERFUL track restrained, emotional vocal – this song is a BEAUTY!”
TAXI review, October, 2004